SYS Blog Link Party with Features of Treats

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Happy Thursday! Are you ready for another round of strutting your stuff? First, I thought I’d share some yummy treats that I’ve had bookmarked from link parties of the past as well as some that I found on Pinterest. If you are dieting, close this screen now. Actually I would be sad if you left,… read more »

Think Ink for Fast Sugar Cookies

easy valentine cookies

Hello there!  I’m so happy to be back here on somewhat simple.  I missed you guys last month! I thought I’d start the year off with a couple of tips for fast and easy decorated cookies. Conversation hearts are just a necessary part of the Valentine holiday, which is around the corner!  Never mind that… read more »

Snowmen Rice Krispy Treats

snowmen rice krispie treats

These are the fun Snowmen Rice Krispy Treats I made with my daughter’s kindergarten class. I made the snowmen the night before the class party and asked the other parents to provide the candy for decorating. The kids love these, and they were very simple to create. Here is how: MATERIALS NEEDED: -Rice Krispy Cereal,… read more »

Cinnamon Rolls in all Varieties!

cinnamon roll recipes

When I was younger, Christmas for us began at 4am- we would open presents, then head to my Grandma’s house where we would spend the rest of the day with family. My grandma would always have delicious cinnamon rolls waiting for us when we got there and because she made so many we would eat… read more »

Christmas Cookies: Gingersnaps with Dark Chocolate Chips

Gingersnaps with Dark Chocolate Chips

Thanksgiving is this week, however, after the turkey, potatoes, rolls, and pies have been eaten and a food induced coma has ensued, we wake up and it is officially the Christmas season. With Christmas comes a whole new kind of cooking and baking. We bake for our neighbors, for friends, co-workers, teachers, Santa, and ourselves. There… read more »

Cookie Gumdrop Turkeys

turkey gumdrop cookies

Holidays make me nostalgic.  I can’t help it.  I just love to jog down memory lane and remember all of the classic crafts and traditions that I used to do as a kid.  Yes, just thinking of these gumdrop turkeys gives me a twinkle in my eye.  You remember them, don’t you?  As I attempted… read more »

Handprint Turkey Cookies

handprint turkey cookies

It’s almost Halloween, but I’m sure you are all done with your Halloween cookies already.  I know you bloggers are on top of your holiday game!  Me, not so much.  Still making costumes. But I thought I’d post a Thanksgiving idea here today so you can have plenty of time to gather supplies and gear… read more »

The Best Sugar Cookie Recipe EVER!

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My good friend and her mom make these cookies all the time and just looking at this picture makes my mouth water! I’ve never tasted a yummier, thicker, more moist sugar cookie in my life! Here is the basic recipe, but of course you can dress these up by cutting them into different shapes and… read more »

Monsters and Eyeballs

monster cookies

Halloween season is near!  So that means it’s time to stock up on eyeballs. Yes, this is totally necessary for all of your monster needs this season! It is so fast and fun to mass produce these little candies made from royal icing. You will just need 2 colors of royal icing.  For the recipe… read more »

Bee Cookies

bee cookies

I’ve seen so many cute “bee themed” parties lately!  And since our blog is called “bee in our bonnet,” it just seemed fitting that I make some bee cookies for you today!  If you aren’t having a bee party, well then you can make these cookies with a tag that says, “Will you bee mine?”… read more »